July 31, 2008 11:23
I would like to connect my new AIS (Smart Radio SR161) receiver to my mac (running MacENC).
Question1?? The AIS output is 9 pin (4 + 5) serial port. The Keyspan input is 8 pin Mini-D connection. Mac stores/shops no longer offer the 9 pin serial to mini-DIN8 adapters.
Can I just 'solder'-up from a standard 9 pin serial cable, splice in an 8 Pin Mini-DIN? ... and I suppose just leave the ground wire 'float'?
Question2?? Have been using successfully a Keyspan 2 port serial to USB adapter .... Is this going to work with both GPS *and* AIS input?
Question1?? The AIS output is 9 pin (4 + 5) serial port. The Keyspan input is 8 pin Mini-D connection. Mac stores/shops no longer offer the 9 pin serial to mini-DIN8 adapters.
Can I just 'solder'-up from a standard 9 pin serial cable, splice in an 8 Pin Mini-DIN? ... and I suppose just leave the ground wire 'float'?
Question2?? Have been using successfully a Keyspan 2 port serial to USB adapter .... Is this going to work with both GPS *and* AIS input?